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These menus provide a snap shot from our 2009 selection. 2010 information is available
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Selected Buffet Menus
2009

Breakfast Buffets
The following selections include a
self-service beverage station with fresh brewed
coffee, hot tea, and orange juice.
Buffet menus are priced to serve a minimum of
30 guests for up to one hour of food service.
An 18 percent service charge will be added to all food
and hosted beverages.



Continental
Breakfast Pastries
Assorted Muffins
Fresh Fruit Platter


Premium Continental
Coffee Cake
Petite Croissants
Low-Fat Yogurt with Granola
Fresh Fruit Platter


Breakfast Buffet #1
Assorted Pastries
Fresh Fruit Platter
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes


Breakfast Buffet #2
Assorted Pastries
Fresh Fruit Platter
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes

Your Choice Of:
Sausage-or-Bacon
(Select One)


Breakfast Buffet #3
Assorted Muffins
Fresh Fruit Platter
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Choose One:
French Toast with Real Maple Syrup
- or -
Buttermilk Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup
Strips of Bacon


Breakfast Buffet #4
Assorted Pastries and Scones
Fresh Fruit Platter
Breakfast Potatoes
Three-Cheese Strata with Onions,
Mushrooms, Peppers and Zucchini
Choice of: Chicken Sausage, Smoked German Sausage, or Sausage Patties (Select One)

We can customize any menu to meet your event’s needs.



Lunch Buffets

Buffet selections include a self-service beverage
station with fresh brewed coffee and hot tea.
Buffet menus are priced to serve a minimum
of 30 guests for up to an hour and a half of food
service. An 18 percent service charge will be added to
all food and hosted beverages.



Samudra Sammich
Select up to three kinds of Sandwiches*:
Turkey Croissant, Ham and Swiss on Rye,
Roast Beef Ciabatta, Albacore Tuna Salad, Grilled Veggie Ciabatta or Hummus on Pita
Fresh Fried Potato Chips,
Chef's Choice Salad
Fruit salad
Fresh Baked Cookie


This lunch is available as a box lunch.
*Please provide counts for each.



Cascade Market
Platters of Turkey Sandwiches on Home-style Ciabatta Roll
with Roasted Peppers and Pesto Aioli
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Gathered Greens with Garden Vegetables
Ranch and Herb Vinaigrette
Freshly Fried Potato Chips
Fresh Baked Cookie



Jazzy Salad Trio
Choose three of the following Salads:
Spinach Salad
Classic Caesar Salad
Roasted Red Potato Salad
NW Greens
Asian Noodle Salad
Mediterranean Pasta
Focaccia Bread and Butter
Chocolate Brownies



Southwestern Fiesta
Chicken Fajitas
Spicy Black Beans
Spanish Rice
Flour Tortillas
Corn Tortilla Chips
Salsa, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce
Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes and Onions
Almond Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate
Sauce and Whipped Cream


Guacamole and Beef Fajitas are available.


Home on The Range
Texas-style Braised Beef Brisket
Chili-style Pinto Beans
Roasted Vegetables with Verde Sauce
Spanish Rice
Roasted Red Potato with Green Onion Dressing
Cornbread
Apple Crisp


Pacific Rim
Teriyaki Pork Loin
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Yakisoba Noodles
Vegetable Stir Fry
Asian Slaw with Shrimp and Cucumber
Orange-Mango Cheesecake with Fruit Salsa

Huli huli breast of chicken is available.



Taste of Italy
Vegetarian-Lasagna Pinwheels with
Pesto Cream and Marinara
Chicken Marsala with Button Mushrooms
and Artichoke Hearts
Classic Caesar Salad
Roasted Vegetable Antipasto Salad
Focaccia Bread and Butter
Tiramisu


Dinner Buffets
All menus include a self-serve dessert and beverage
station with fresh brewed coffee & tea.
Menus are priced for up to an hour and a half of
food service for a minimum of 50 guests.
An 18 percent service charge will be added to all
food and hosted beverages.




Timothy Lake
Breast of Chicken Piccata
Orzo Sauté with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs
Traditional Caesar Salad
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Focaccia Bread and Butter


Diamond Lake
Roasted Braised Pork with Northwest Dried Fruit Sauce
Wild Mushroom Scalloped Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf
Gathered Green Salad with Crumbled Blue Cheese,
Dried Cranberries & Glazed Pecans
Fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted cheesecakes



Silver Lake
Oregon Braised Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables
Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Gathered Green Salad with Two Dressings
Mashed Red Skinned Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Bread and Butter
Apple Cobbler


Waldo Lake
Grilled Beefsteak with Seared Mushrooms
and Gorgonzola Butter
Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli with Fresh Tomatoes,
Spinach and Cream Sauce
Potatoes Anna
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Gathered Green Salad with Candied Walnuts, Baked
Apples, Sharp Vermont Cheddar and Cider Vinaigrette
Marinated Vegetable Salad with Caesar Dressing
Assorted Rolls and Butter
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Whipped Cream


Crater Lake
Chef-Carved Marinated Beef Tri-Tip with Pinot Noir
Demi-Glace and Creamed Horseradish
Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia with Lemon-Caper Beurre Blanc
Fusilli Pasta with Ratatouille
Roasted Red Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Spinach Salad with Chévre Cheese,
Red Grapes, Pecans and Herb Vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted Rolls and Butter

Dessert Station
Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream
Assorted Cheesecakes
Seasonal Cobbler with Fresh Whipped Cream


Cascade Lakes
Salmon* Florentine with
Dill Creme Fraiche and Roasted Tomato Coulis
Squash Gorgonzola Ravioli with Apple Cider Sage Butter
Sautéed breast of chicken
with Pancetta Sun-Dried Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella
Brown Rice with Thyme and Roasted Onions
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Spinach Salad with Chévre Cheese, Red Grapes,
Pecans and Herb Vinaigrette
Assorted Rolls and Butter
Chocolate Pudding Cake

*Price may vary based on market for salmon.

 

Holiday Dinner Buffets
All menus includes coffee and hot cider.
Menus are priced for up to an hour and a half of
food service.
An 18 percent service charge will be added to all
food and hosted beverages.


McKenzie
Carved Roast Turkey Breast with
Sage Dressing and Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Home-style Mashed Potatoes with Pan Gravy
Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Bourbon Pecan Roasted Yams
Seasonal Vegetables
Gathered Greens with Garden Vegetables and Two Dressings
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Whipped Cream


Deschutes
Apricot Cider Glazed Pork Loin
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Ravioli
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Gathered Greens with Grilled Pears, Oregon Blue Cheese
and Dried Cranberry Vinaigrette
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Roma Tomato Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and
Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Chocolate Mousse Cake


Willamette
Carved Ham served with Honey Mustard Sauce
And

Carved Roast Turkey Breast with
Sage Dressing and Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Home-style Mashed Potatoes with Pan Gravy
Seasonal Vegetables
Bourbon Pecan Roasted Yams
Traditional Caesar Salad
Northwest Waldorf Salad with Pecan and Cranberries
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Dessert Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Whipped Cream


Umpqua
Carved Ham served with Honey Mustard Sauce
Chicken Chasseur

Sharp Vermont Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetarian Ravioli
Seasonal Vegetables
Green Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomato and
Creamy Herb Dressing
Green Bean Salad with Feta, Dried Cranberries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Assorted Cream Puffs and Eclairs
Marble Pound Cake with White and Dark Ganache and
Amaretto Whipped Cream


Grande Ronde
Carved Tri Tip of Beef served with
Creamed Horseradish and Pinot Noir Sauce

Baked Pacific Wild Salmon* Filet with
Green Peppercorn and Brandy Beurre Blanc
Pasta Rustica
Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh Spinach Salad with Flame Grapes,
Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Holiday Cookies
Marzipan Pear Torte with Whipped Cream
*Price may vary based on market for salmon.


Columbia
Carved Roasted New York Strip with
Creamed Horseradish and Herb Infused Demi-Glace

Parmesan Crusted Sole with Lemon Caper Butter
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetarian Ravioli
Seasonal Vegetables
Mesclun Green Salad with Herb Chevre, Roma tomatoes and Vinaigrette Dressing
Vegetable Caesar Salad
Grilled Pears and Apples topped with Crumbled Blue Cheese,
Glazed Almonds, and a Balsamic Reduction
Fresh Baked Bread with Butter
Chocolate Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
Assorted Mini Desserts




We can customize any menu to meet your event’s needs.